Meli Rentas

Meli Rentas
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Meli Rentas is a Miami-raised girl with Cuban-American parents. She was born in Fort Worth Texas were her dad was attending Southwestern Theological Seminary. After her dad completed seminary, Meli’s family moved back to Miami when she was four years old. She has a bachelor’s in psychology and a master’s in mental health counseling from Florida International University. She is also a state-certified school and guidance counselor and exceptional student educator. She has worked as a teacher, youth and adult counselor, and loves to help and serve families. After marrying and having her first son, Meli decided to stay home and dedicate herself to this new role as a mom. Throughout the past five years, she has both witnessed and experienced the real mental and emotional hardships of motherhood. It is her desire to encourage and equip mothers with all she’s learned both in mental health and as a mom on navigating this role with joy, love, and peace. Follow her on Instagram @melirentas
Stress Relief for Moms: 7 Ways to Grow in Peace, Love, and Joy Today Meli Rentas Contributor Miami Mom Collective

Stress Relief for Moms: 7 Ways to Grow in Peace, Love, and Joy Today

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As life continues to take twists and turns through the rollercoaster that is this year, mamas are bearing the brunt of the burden. We mamas are more often than not the primary caregivers of...
Kids Have Love Languages Too! | Parenting & Emotional Connection Miami Mom Collective Meli Rentas

Kids Have Love Languages Too! | Parenting & Emotional Connection

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Why Love Languages Matter You may have heard of or read the book “The 5 Love Languages, A Secret to Love That Lasts” by Gary Chapman. Many marriages have been saved by his amazing way...
Get Your Kids to Listen Now with Three Simple Habits Meli Rentas Contributor Miami Moms Blog

Get Your Kids to Listen Now With Three Simple Habits

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The Struggle is Real Many parents have to struggle with feelings of frustration and concern as it relates to their kids’ lack of follow-through. Oftentimes, this frustration is perpetuated by a neverending cycle of ineffective...
Everything You Need to Know about Therapy Meli Rentas Contributor Miami Moms Blog

Therapy: Everything You Need to Know

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Mental Health Awareness Month May is Mental Health Awareness Month and amidst the current state of world affairs, many are feeling confused, lonely, sad, and lost. We’ve been forced into isolation and as the time...
Mom Guilt: How to Overcome It and Be a Confident Mama Meli Rentas Contributor Miami Moms Blog

Mom Guilt: How to Overcome It and Be a Confident Mama

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Mom guilt. We all know the phrase and we all know the feeling. Many moms, including myself, feel the tinge of guilt from time to time (or always). Have my kids eaten enough vegetables? ...
Childhood Anxiety: Understanding and Managing It Through the Pandemic Meli Rentas Contributor Miami Moms Blog

Childhood Anxiety: Understanding and Managing It Through the Pandemic

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Fear of the unknown is a common human experience. At this point in our lives, we are all feeling uncertainty and many young kids and teens are feeling anxious. If you’re a parent with...
Three Tips for Overcoming Loneliness in Motherhood Meli Rentas Contributor Miami Moms Blog

Three Tips for Overcoming Loneliness in Motherhood

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Motherhood Struggles Many moms know the struggle of adjusting to the new and ever-so-selfless role of motherhood. It’s easy to find ourselves somewhat lost in who we were and who we are as new moms....
Miami Moms Blog Welcomes: MIA MOM Meli Rentas

Miami Moms Blog Welcomes: MIA MOM Meli Rentas

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Hi Miami Mom! Let’s chat. My name is Melissa, but my friends call me Meli! I am very excited to be sharing with you in the Miami Moms Blog community! What do you love reading about...